NEW DELHI, July 18: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday India would have to review its relations with Pakistan after last week’s Mumbai blasts but that the two countries needed to live in peace.
“I think the dialogue process has suffered,” Mr Singh said. “I wouldn’t say a setback, but it is inevitable in the light of this ghastly tragedy, we should reflect on our relations with Pakistan.”
Mr Singh was quoted on NDTV channel as making the comment to reporters on his way back from the G8 summit in Russia.
Mr Singh said peace was vital for the progress of the region.
“But I have said more than once, I have always believed the destiny of the people of South Asia are closely inter-linked,” he said. “Both our countries need peace and stability.”—Reuters
